Colu

Colu May Buy Back ICO Tokens in Pivot Away From Blockchain

The blockchain startup that supported local economies will repurchase approximately 54 million tokens from its ICO sale.

Markets  ·  12 August 2019

Colu Mixes VC and ICO for $14.5 Million Fundraise

Blockchain startup Colu has secured $14.5 million in new funding from a major business group in Israel.

Business  ·  13 December 2017
Payments

Blockchain Comes to East London With Colu Local Currency Launch

Israel-based blockchain firm Colu has launched a digital currency for shoppers and small businesses in east London.

Business  ·  20 June 2017
Banking

Colu Open-Sources Protocol to Help Central Banks Issue Digital Currencies

Colu is open-sourcing its banking infrastructure known as Bankbox and becoming "blockchain agnostic" to ease adoption among cryptocurrency issuers.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 June 2017
Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is Now Digital Asset Compatible

Colored coins over Lightning? A demo mash-up of the two experimental bitcoin technologies went live today.

Tech  ·  16 November 2016
Israel

Colu Raises $9.6 Million to Promote Blockchain-Based Local Currencies

Tel Aviv-based blockchain startup Colu has raised $9.6m amid a shift in its business model to local currency issuance.

Markets  ·  23 June 2016
Startups

Medical Records Project Wins Top Prize at Blockchain Hackathon

A proof-of-concept that would allow patients to record medical information on the bitcoin blockchain won the Blockchain Hackathon this weekend.

Business  ·  10 November 2015
News

Deloitte Partners With Blockchain Startup Colu

Coloured coins startup Colu has revealed it is embarking on a partnership with multinational consulting firm Deloitte.

Markets  ·  29 October 2015
Startups

Colu Launches Beta Version of Digital Asset Platform

Israel-based colored coins startup Colu has launched the beta version of its developer platform. Based on bitcoin’s blockchain technology, the platform will enable developers and individuals to register and exchange digital assets. Additionally, Colu announced its integration with Revelator, a music business management platform. Amos Meiri, Colu CEO and co-founder, said in a statement: “The Colu team has […]

Business  ·  12 August 2015
eToro

eToro CEO Joins Board at Bitcoin Startup Colu

Fresh off $2.5m in seed funding, colored coins startup Colu has announced that eToro CEO Yoni Assia has joined its board of directors.

Tech  ·  16 February 2015
Venture Capital

Spark Capital, Aleph Lead $2.5 Million Investment in Colored Coins Startup Colu

Colored coins startup Colu has raised $2.5m from former Twitter and Tumblr investor Spark Capital, VC firm Aleph and more.

Business  ·  27 January 2015